The Kinesiotherapist serving in the Home-Based Primary Care Program at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa, FL delivers skilled care in a completely independent fashion within an extremely complex work environment of patient residences within a 20-30 mile radius of the Medical Center.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the Kinesiotherapist may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Coordinates specialty skilled assessments in the patients' home setting with other Home-Based Primary Care team members Evaluates medical history, results, and interpretation of appropriate functional tests and measurements such as: range of motion, muscle strength, sensory/perceptual deficits, coordination, functional mobility, pain scales, and social needs Adapts and modifies treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of patients with complex disabilities Ensures appropriate patient referrals and discharge planning in concert with Primary Care, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and other Medical Center staff Responsible for home safety evaluations and setting up adaptive equipment in the home Ensures adequate coding and documentation within timeframes Provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional and chronological maturation needs of the adult or geriatric and/or geriatric patient Develops all fire evacuation plans in the home and instructs patients and caregivers on use of and placement of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers Investigates current concepts and scientific principles in Kinesiotherapy practice through literature reviews, study of current research, clinical practice Serves as Clinical Instructor for any assigned student, and/or assistants Maintains Kinesiotherapy, PM&R, and Medical Center competencies Demonstrates tact, courtesy and a positive approach to communication and interaction with other employees, including caregivers, visitors, vendors, volunteers, physicians/extenders, treatment team members, and the public Maintains confidentiality of patient medical records according to established policy including HIPAA laws Independently evaluates all Home Based Patient Care (HBPC) patients referred to Kinesiotherapy and implements appropriate treatment regimes Monitors patient's tolerance for therapeutic procedures, including tolerance for prescribed adaptive equipment Orders all specialized equipment required in the Foster Care Home for patients Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available, upon Supervisor approval Functional Statement #: 70985F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Kinesiotherapist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by [38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).] Registration: (Documentation Submitted) All applicants must be registered in kinesiotherapy in good standing with the COPSKT. Education: (Transcripts Submitted) (1) A bachelor's degree or higher from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy. OR (2) A bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy or exercise science related field and registered as a kinesiotherapist in good standing with the COPSKT. OR (3) A master's degree or higher with a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance or a related field, which has been approved by COPSKT and a certificate verifying completion of a Center of Excellence (COE) Kinesiotherapy clinical training program. The completion of the certificate ensures that COPSKT has approved the degree program as part of the application process for the COE internship. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of a foreign program must meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current registration to practice kinesiotherapy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. They must have at a minimum, proof of a degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credentialing evaluation company). OR Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA [as a Kinesiotherapist on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or [changed to a lower grade] within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or license/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. Kinesiotherapists who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision, and subsequently leave the occupation, will lose their protected status, and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation. Loss of Credential. Registered kinesiotherapists who fail to continue their registration in good standing, and maintain the required registration, must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment Grade Determinations GS-12: (1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. (2) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to coordinate and maintain academic agreements and assignments for student affiliations with universities, colleges, and other academic organizations. Knowledge of contemporary kinesiotherapy across multiple areas of practice and provide clinical guidance to staff kinesiotherapists within the department. Ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups about the practice of kinesiotherapy and areas of expertise. Ability to synthesize (create) clinical processes and practice in order to guide and train the students' clinical/educational experience and skills. Knowledge of AKTA practice guidelines and COPSKT certification requirements. Ability to apply appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques. Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher- level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Clinical education coordinator positions generally would be found in Complexity Level 1 (High Complexity) or in facilities of lesser complexity levels where there is an affiliation with kinesiotherapy programs. The kinesiotherapist at this level develop and administer clinical training programs for students, facility, staff, and/or physical medicine and rehabilitation therapy disciplines. This assignment occurs at active, affiliated VHA facilities where specialized clinical treatment programs are provided. Duties include, but are not limited to: establishing, negotiating, and maintaining affiliation agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs). Serve as a liaison with the university in determining when students may be sent for training, the number of students to be sent, areas of training and assignment; designing, conducting, and evaluating educational experiences for students, associated health trainees, and other personnel assigned to clinical program(s) for training. Arrange and serve as instructors for staff in-service training programs, and serve on curriculum committees of colleges and universities, and have substantive input into the course content for students. The kinesiotherapists are responsible for the selection of appropriate preceptors, monitor timely evaluations of students, provide counseling as needed, and keep schools apprised of student performance. Review student performance, discuss deficiencies, and address any questions or concerns with student trainee and/or preceptor; and develop an action plan to address any problems, concerns, or deficiencies identified. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, crouching/kneeling, and changing from one position to the other frequently throughout the day. Sitting at a desk and using upper extremities to reach, grasp, and place papers, charts, and binders. Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling: 1-10 pounds constantly, 10-25 pounds frequently, and 20-50 pounds occasionally.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript MUST be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address James A Haley Veterans Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33612 US
• Name: Shawn McKee
• Phone: 727-398-6661 X64304
• Email: [email protected]